Tools for Calm Course
Learn how to practice mindfulness
About the Course
Tools for Calm — Mindfulness for Caregivers is a weekly, instructor-led webinar course on mindfulness. Along with other caregivers in the course, you will learn new and practical ways to deal with the stress and challenges in your life.
Tools for Calm can help you:
- Identify when and how to find moments to relax.
- Be calm in the midst of stress.
- Better deal with feelings of anxiety or depression.
- Sleep better.
Caregivers who have a Continuing Education (CE) requirement will receive 1 CE credit for each session they complete. You must take all 6 sessions of Tools for Calm to receive 6 CE credits.
To complete Tools for Calm, you must complete all 6 sessions by your training deadline. Learn more about your CE deadline.
The online course offers:
- A weekly, 1-hour class for 6 weeks.
- Instructor-led webinars you can attend from home.
- Exercises and tools to try at work or home.
- A community of caregivers to support and encourage you.
Course Dates
Click on the Tools for Calm start date below to see the complete schedule for that date.
| Thursday, | September 5 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | September 12 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | September 19 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | September 26 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | October 10 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | October 17 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | September 28 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | October 12 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | October 19 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | October 26 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | November 2 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | November 9 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | October 12 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | October 19 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | October 26 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | November 2 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | November 9 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, | November 16 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Monday, | November 13 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Monday, | November 20 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Monday, | November 27 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Monday, | December 4 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Monday, | December 11 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| Monday, | December 18 | 9 – 10 a.m. |
How to Enroll
Individual Providers (IPs) can enroll by calling the Member Resource Center at 1-866-371-3200. They are available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Agency Providers (APs) can enroll in CEs by contacting their employer.
What Are Other Caregivers Saying About Tools for Calm?
Caregivers talk about the program in their own words:
“Mindfulness is…about self-care, it’s about time for yourself.”
“One of the biggest takeaways from this class was how to calm yourself down when you’re in a situation that might be too much for you.”
—Caregiver Melissa B.
“I think with the technique [of mindfulness], it’s made me a calmer person and it’s stopped me from stressing out on things I used to stress out on.”
—Caregiver Alice R.